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Bexar County on brink of forking over $304,000 to settle ex-employee lawsuits naming assistant county manager

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County has reached mediated settlements with two former employees who accused Assistant County Manager Tina Smith-Dean of retaliating against them in the workplace, federal court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. The proposed lawsuit settlements, which total $304,000, are scheduled to be discussed by county commissioners on Tuesday. The payment amounts … Read more

Tiger Woods ends decades-long partnership with Nike

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

Woods has won 15 major championships, each clinched while wearing his trademark red shirt with the Nike Swoosh on the front. WASHINGTON — Tiger Woods and Nike indicated Monday they have parted ways after more than 27 years. Woods in a social media post thanked Nike co-founder Phil Knight for his “passion and vision” that … Read more

The Cowboys and Packers have plenty of playoff history. This is how it’s gone down.

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

Two of the most storied franchises in NFL history have had no shortage of epic postseason battles, dating back nearly 60 years. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will meet an old, familiar foe in the NFC Wild Card playoffs on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium. The Green Bay Packers. Two of the most storied … Read more

Soccer great Franz Beckenbauer, who won World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, dies

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

In recent years the former Bayern Munich great struggled with health problems. MUNICH, Germany — Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany’s most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm, has died, news agency dpa reported Monday. He was 78. “It is with deep sadness that … Read more

In first interview since conviction, Jonathan Majors says he hopes to work in Hollywood again

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

In his first interview since his assault and harassment conviction last month, actor Jonathan Majors said he hopes to work in Hollywood again. “I pray I do, but it’s God’s plan and God’s timing,” Majors said in the interview that aired Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Asked whether he deserves a second chance, he … Read more

Get dinner and a show at ‘Broadway on Tour’ pop-up dining experiences in San Antonio

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

SAN ANTONIO – The Broadway Diner is bringing its singing waiters to two pop-up events in San Antonio. Broadway on Tour is a musical show and a meal featuring 90 minutes of songs and dance from more than two dozen popular Broadway musicals. The tour will stop at Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant at 4223 Blanco … Read more

Door plug from Boeing jetliner found in backyard of Portland-area school teacher: NTSB update

January 8, 2024 by TheBrief

Authorities say the door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 blew out after takeoff from PDX on Friday. PORTLAND, Ore. — On Sunday evening, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that a missing door plug and two cellphones were found. The NTSB held a press conference addressing the first full day of the investigation … Read more